LSHS band director thanks board for assistance

Published: Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 8:34 p.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 8:34 p.m.

A humble note of thanks and appreciation opened up the Lexington City Board of Education meeting on Tuesday evening.

Andrew George, the band director at Lexington Senior High School, shared news on his recovery. George came to the school at the beginning of the school year and was diagnosed with peripheral T-cell lymphoma cancer. Several fundraisers have also taken place to benefit George's family.

"Thank you for everything," George said. "I didn't see it coming. I'm glad I (was) here at this time. I definitely appreciate what you all did for my family."

Rick Kriesky, superintendent for Lexington City Schools, thought it was appropriate to re-introduce the staff member to the board so they could hear about his progress. Kriesky noted that George has been through trials and tribulations, but with the help of everyone and God, he is doing better. He also made reference to George's wife, Tiffany, for being a strong woman.

Tiffany is a teacher at LSHS. The couple have three children aged 3, 4 and 5.

"We are so thankful you brought us some really good news. God bless you all," said Sherraine McLean, chair of the board.

George asked the board members to spread the good news. The day before Thanksgiving, George said, all of his tests came back clean. He plans to return to work in January once school starts back up after the holiday break.

"I'm still here today. Once I get my strength up, I'll come back," he said.

The board's next meeting will be Jan. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the administrative building.

Deneesha Edwards can be reached at 249-3981, ext. 213, or at deneesha.edwards@the-dispatch.com.

<p>A humble note of thanks and appreciation opened up the Lexington City Board of Education meeting on Tuesday evening.</p><p>Andrew George, the band director at Lexington Senior High School, shared news on his recovery. George came to the school at the beginning of the school year and was diagnosed with peripheral T-cell lymphoma cancer. Several fundraisers have also taken place to benefit George's family.</p><p>"Thank you for everything," George said. "I didn't see it coming. I'm glad I (was) here at this time. I definitely appreciate what you all did for my family."</p><p>Rick Kriesky, superintendent for Lexington City Schools, thought it was appropriate to re-introduce the staff member to the board so they could hear about his progress. Kriesky noted that George has been through trials and tribulations, but with the help of everyone and God, he is doing better. He also made reference to George's wife, Tiffany, for being a strong woman.</p><p>Tiffany is a teacher at LSHS. The couple have three children aged 3, 4 and 5.</p><p>"We are so thankful you brought us some really good news. God bless you all," said Sherraine McLean, chair of the board.</p><p>George asked the board members to spread the good news. The day before Thanksgiving, George said, all of his tests came back clean. He plans to return to work in January once school starts back up after the holiday break.</p><p>"I'm still here today. Once I get my strength up, I'll come back," he said.</p><p>The board's next meeting will be Jan. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the administrative building.</p><p>Deneesha Edwards can be reached at 249-3981, ext. 213, or at deneesha.edwards@the-dispatch.com.</p>